From root: tamad
Usage Note
Pagtatamad describes the behavior of idling or being unproductive. It specifically highlights the duration or instance of lazy behavior.
Examples
" Masama ang pagtatamad. "
Natural Translation
Being lazy is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the act-of-being-lazy.
" Masama ang pagtatamad dito. "
Natural Translation
Being lazy here is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the act-of-being-lazy here.
" Dahil sa pagtatamad niya nitong mga nakaraang buwan, hindi siya nakapasa sa kanyang mga eksaminasyon. "
Natural Translation
Because of his laziness these past months, he did not pass his examinations.
Literal Translation
Because of act-of-being-lazy his these past months, not he passed in his examinations.
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